2003 Dodge RAM Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Dodge RAM, 6% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2003 Dodge RAM. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH and attempting to brake, the vehicle hesitated to come to a full stop. The contact released the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated independently. The electronic throttle control warning light was also illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who advised that the failure was related to the electronic control throttle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue however no further assistance was provided. The VIN was unavailable. The current and the failure mileage was 168,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10464043, filed 2012-07, 168,000 miles“2003 Dodge diesel truck. The throttle linkage position failed while the cruise control was engaged going up a steep incline. T he sensor became stuck and the vehicle would not decelerate going down the hill.”
NHTSA complaint #10007256, filed 2003-01Related recalls
- 03V033000Feb 5, 2003Certain pickup trucks, equipped with cummins diesel engines and manual transmissions, may experience an elevated idle speed after extended cruise control use.Covers: Dodge RAM 2003, RAM 2500 2003, RAM 3500 2003
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 12% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 14 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 11 | 3% |
| 1998 | 25 | 5% |
| 1997 | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 | 30 | 5% |
| 1995 | 46 | 8% |
| 1994 | 30 | 6% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 7 | 12% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge RAM
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Dodge RAM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology